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Welcome to the Konstanz Research School (KRS)

Doctoral research at the University of Konstanz

The Konstanz Research School (KRS) is home to all forms of doctoral studies at the University of Konstanz. The KRS ensures that all doctoral researchers enjoy the same high standards for quality and supervision as well as equal access to relevant services – in any type of programme and for any prospective career path.

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Welcome Week for Doctoral Researchers 2023

The Academic Staff Development invites all new and interested doctoral researchers to the traditional Welcome Week for doctoral researchers, which in this year will take placefrom Dec 11 to 14 2023. With this event, we would like to welcome you officially and cordially at the University of Konstanz and support you in gaining important contacts, knowledge and skills for the successful start of your doctorate.

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Gerald D. Feldman Travel Grants

As of October 06, the Max Weber Foundation (MWS) has announced 12 Feldman Travel Grants, which will enable researchers in the humanities and social sciences in the qualifying phase to conduct a total of three short-term research and scholarly activities in the host countries and regions of the Foundation's institutes and outposts within a maximum of 2 years.

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